How to make a walking stick

Making your own canes & walking sticks is a fun and easy way to connect with the forest and the outdoors. Click to learn the basics right here.

How to Make Your First Walking Stick: Okay, so let's get this straight, this is my second instructable, so constructive criticism is always helpful. The methods of making a walking stick that I am about to show you were made by trial and error on my own behalf. If you have a better meth…

Just curious, what does everyone, who chooses to make one, use for a tip on their DIY walking sticks?

Q. I'm making my own walking stick. How big should it be?

Learn how to make a wrist strap for a #walking stick - easy, fast & simple! I’ll also throw in the best knots to use to keep the strap nice and secure. #hiking #adventure

If you like to hike, or even just walk on uneven ground, a walking stick can be a very useful accessory. A good walking stick improves your balance, gets your arms more involved, and can be used to clear away brush or small obstructions,...

Making a hiking stick can be almost as therapeutic as the walk in the woods you’ll be taking once you complete this project. There’s something about wood working that slows down your heart and makes the world go away for awhile. This How-To will walk you through (no pun intended) everything you need to know […]

How to Make a Leather Handle for a Walking Stick: If you enjoy creating walking sticks from timber found in the woods then you probably have experienced splinters or rough patches in your walking stick. An easy way to be rid of those troubles is to create a simple leather handle. I did it for less …

A Kentucky Walking Stick makes a great companion, whether you are planning a trek through the wilderness or just around the neighborhood. Vine curled sticks, tobacco sticks, shepherd staffs or traditional walking sticks are sticks I create. I also offer blank sticks so you can create you own walking stick.

For making your own walking stick you need to know what type of a stick it will be, what wood to use and how to prep it, how to finish and maintain it properly for longer service.